History of JD Davison in Timeline

JD Davison is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA and the Maine Celtics in the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was considered a five-star recruit in the 2021 class. Notably, he was named the NBA G League Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season.

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October 3, 2002: JD Davison's Birth

On October 3, 2002, Jerdarrian Devontae "JD" Davison was born.

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October 3, 2020: Committed to Alabama

On October 3, 2020, JD Davison committed to playing college basketball for Alabama, choosing them over offers from Auburn, LSU, Memphis, Michigan, and Kansas. This made him the first five-star recruit under head coach Nate Oats.

2021: Five-Star Recruit

In 2021, Davison was a consensus five-star recruit and a top point guard.

April 13, 2022: Declared for NBA draft

On April 13, 2022, JD Davison declared for the 2022 NBA draft, giving up his remaining college eligibility.

July 8, 2022: Signed with the Boston Celtics

On July 8, 2022, Davison signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics, allowing him to play for both the Celtics and their NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.

November 11, 2022: NBA Debut

On November 11, 2022, Davison made his NBA debut in a game where the Boston Celtics won 131–112 against the Denver Nuggets.

July 9, 2023: Signed Another Two-Way Contract

On July 9, 2023, Davison signed another two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.

July 8, 2024: Signed Another Two-Way Contract

On July 8, 2024, Davison signed another two-way contract with the Celtics.

2024: NBA G League MVP

In 2024, JD Davison was named the NBA G League Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season.

April 2, 2025: Named NBA G League MVP

On April 2, 2025, Davison was named the NBA G League MVP for the 2024-25 season. He played in 30 games for Maine, averaging 25.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game.